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Nintex alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll business process management software

Top picks

  • Microsoft Power Automate logo

    Best overall

    Microsoft Power Automate

    Starting price: $15 per user/month (Premium, paid yearly)

  • UiPath logo

    Best free option

    UiPath

    Starting price: $25 a month (Basic)

Common reasons people leave Nintex: pricing only through sales, and several overlapping product lines can be confusing. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Nintex, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Microsoft Power Automate currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Microsoft Power Automate logoMicrosoft Power AutomatePaid$15 per user/month (Premium, paid yearly)NoWeb, Windows, iOS +18 of 856.8
2Appian logoAppianPaid—NoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 352.6
3Kissflow logoKissflowPaid—NoWeb5 of 551.2
4UiPath logoUiPathFree plan + paid$25 a month (Basic)NoWeb, Windows, Self-hosted3 of 350.0
  1. Microsoft Power Automate logo

    1. Microsoft Power AutomateTop pick

    Best for: Organisations on Microsoft 365 automating approvals, documents and Windows tasks

    PaidWeb, Windows, iOS, Android

    56.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Nintex

    Often cheaper for Microsoft 365 shops, with flows and RPA included in many licences.

    Pros

    • Deep integration with Microsoft 365 and Dynamics
    • Desktop RPA for Windows apps included in paid plans
    • On-premises data gateway for internal systems

    Cons

    • Licensing is complex and hard to estimate
    • Premium connectors cost extra
    • Less pleasant outside the Microsoft ecosystem
    Visit Microsoft Power Automate Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.360
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Microsoft Power Automate a good Nintex alternative?

    Verified facts

    8 of 8 verified
    Free trial
    30 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium price
    $15 per user/month (paid yearly)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Process license
    $150 per bot/month (paid yearly)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Connectors
    1,400+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    On-premises
    Cloud only, with on-premises data gateway
    Checked Nov 8, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $15 per user/month (Premium, paid yearly)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Process plan
    $150 per bot/month, paid yearly
    Checked Nov 8, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Hosted Process plan
    $215 per bot/month, paid yearly
    Checked Nov 8, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Appian logo

    2. Appian

    Best for: Large regulated organisations automating complex, multi-step business processes

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    52.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Nintex

    Enterprise low-code platform with stronger app building and process mining.

    Pros

    • Strong process modelling and case management
    • Data fabric works across existing systems
    • Free Community Edition for learning

    Cons

    • Expensive, quote-based pricing
    • Needs trained developers
    • Overkill for simple internal tools
    Visit Appian Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.346
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Appian a good Nintex alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Pricing model
    Per user, per month, per app
    Checked Nov 8, 2026appian.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Community Edition
    Free personal instance
    Checked Nov 8, 2026appian.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Analyst recognition
    Leader in Business Orchestration and Automation Technologies
    Checked Oct 29, 2026appian.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Kissflow logo

    3. Kissflow

    Best for: Enterprises digitising approval-heavy processes with business users building apps under IT governance

    PaidWeb

    51.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Nintex

    Simpler, transparent no-code workflows for teams that don't need RPA or K2.

    Pros

    • Business users can build form and approval apps without code
    • Central governance view of apps, owners and access for IT
    • No extra charges for AI or API usage under its contracts
    • Implementation and training help are bundled into deals

    Cons

    • No public prices or self-serve plan; every deal goes through sales
    • Fixed annual agreements make it a poor fit for small teams
    • Less flexible than code-first builders like Retool for custom UIs
    Visit Kissflow Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.341
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Kissflow a good Nintex alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Billing
    Fixed annual agreements
    Checked Nov 8, 2026kissflow.com(opens source in a new tab)
    AI and API surcharges
    None
    Checked Nov 8, 2026kissflow.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Hosting
    Public or private cloud
    Checked Nov 8, 2026kissflow.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Apps and integrations
    Unlimited
    Checked Nov 8, 2026kissflow.com(opens source in a new tab)
    AI app building
    Prompt to working app
    Checked Nov 1, 2026kissflow.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. UiPath logo

    4. UiPath

    Best for: Enterprises automating work in legacy desktop and web apps without APIs

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, Self-hosted

    50.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Nintex

    Deeper robotic process automation when bots, not approvals, are the main need.

    Pros

    • Market-leading RPA for UI-level automation
    • Free Community plan for learning
    • Cloud or on-premises orchestration

    Cons

    • Robots can break when interfaces change
    • Enterprise licensing is expensive
    • Needs governance and skilled developers at scale
    Visit UiPath Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.338
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is UiPath a good Nintex alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, Community (free forever)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026uipath.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $25 a month (Basic)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026uipath.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Studio
    Builds agents, RPA, API integrations and apps
    Checked Nov 8, 2026uipath.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Nintex alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Microsoft Power Automate logo

Best Nintex alternative for most people

Microsoft Power Automate

Often cheaper for Microsoft 365 shops, with flows and RPA included in many licences.

UiPath logo

Best Nintex alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

UiPath

Deeper robotic process automation when bots, not approvals, are the main need.

Microsoft Power Automate logo

Best Nintex alternative for Windows

Microsoft Power Automate

Often cheaper for Microsoft 365 shops, with flows and RPA included in many licences.

Appian logo

Best Nintex alternative for iPhone and Android

Appian

Enterprise low-code platform with stronger app building and process mining.

Kissflow logo

Best Nintex alternative for working in the browser

Kissflow

Simpler, transparent no-code workflows for teams that don't need RPA or K2.

Nintex alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Nintex?

Microsoft Power Automate ranks first right now. Often cheaper for Microsoft 365 shops, with flows and RPA included in many licences. Appian and Kissflow follow it in our ranking.

Nintex vs Microsoft Power Automate: what's the difference?

Both Nintex and Microsoft Power Automate are paid products. Only Microsoft Power Automate runs on Windows, iOS and Android.

Is Nintex free?

Nintex is a paid product.

How much do Nintex alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Nintex alternatives: Microsoft Power Automate, $15 per user/month (Premium, paid yearly); UiPath, $25 a month (Basic). Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to Nintex?

Yes. UiPath (free plan + paid) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Nintex?

None of the 4 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Nintex?

The complaints we hear most: pricing only through sales; several overlapping product lines can be confusing; complex processes still need technical skills.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Nintex, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.